For over 105 years, from when the Leighton Buzzard Light Railway opened in 1919, carrying on into preservation time, getting the trains safely across the main roads has been controlled by flagmen stopping traffic with red flags, a safety routine still in use today. In fact, the use of flagmen (and ladies) has always been […]
The Justice and Peace Group, Tring will be at the Apple Day in Jeacock’s Orchard, Cow Lane, on Sunday 4 October. Members are all volunteers, living in Tring and the villages, who unite as a campaigning and fundraising group with the environment, human rights, social wellbeing and Fairtrade at the heart of all they do. […]
The multi award-winning musical Six, written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, announces a new cast for 2026-2027 UK and international tour, coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 24-Saturday 28 Nov 2026. The new Queens are Sedona Sky (Catherine of Aragon), Eve Humphrey (Anne Bolyn), Billie Kerr (Jane Seymour), Tia Antoine-Charles (Anne of Cleves), […]
Listening to The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Centenary Theatre, Berkhamsted on 7 August was like hearing a soundtrack of people’s lives rather than a collection of hit songs. It’s a description the show’s general manager and associate director, Cameron Potts used when explaining to Lyn Drummond about the enduring power of the legendary American […]
As the appeal by developers to build 1,400 houses on the so-called Marshcroft development approaches, Grove Fields Residents Association (GFRA) is calling for Tring residents to support its fight against overdevelopment. The group has two battles on its hands: Objecting to the proposal to redraw the Green Belt boundary in the draft local plan to […]
Hertfordshire’s Performing Arts Library (HPAL) may survive if Hertfordshire County Council and a music charity agree to a plan to preserve its music collection for public use. Concern over the future of the HPAL had been raised after the council proposed closing the service to save funds. Choirs, orchestras, theatre groups and county-wide community organisations […]
Whether you’re looking to get active, meet new people or simply brighten up your week, Berkhamsted Strathspey & Reel Club offers the perfect Tuesday evening escape. Every Tuesday at Potten End, the club comes together for an evening of Scottish country dancing filled with lively music, laughter, gentle mental challenge and plenty of exercise. Best […]
Whipsnade Zoo has revealed the name of its new Asian elephant calf, following a special fundraising appeal that gave the conservation Zoo’s supporters the chance to choose his name. The calf, who was born at the zoo on Monday 8 June, has been named Anusorn (pronounced ‘Ah-Noo-Sawn’), which in Thailand means ‘remembrance’. Anusorn, already affectionately […]
On 8 and 9 August, Chiltern Open Air Museum will bring Britain’s wartime story to life with Britain at War – a multi-period re-enactment event celebrating the people, places, and events that shaped the nation’s history. Visitors can explore living history camps, meet costumed re-enactors, watch combat and weapons displays, and experience the sights and sounds […]
Professional sailor Gav Rees, from Northchurch, Hertfordshire, has led a non-professional team to second place overall on a 40,000 nautical mile, eleven-month sailing race around the world. The Clipper Race is the only event of its kind that trains everyday people to sail around the world on ten identical racing yachts The race is split […]
Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway is raising a glass (or two) to toast one of its most successful beer festivals. The event, run across Saturday 25 July & Sunday 26 July, saw visitors able to experience a range of beers and ciders. These included refreshments from breweries in Sussex, Surrey and Shropshire, as well as […]
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts has announced that, from September 2026, it will offer three of its vocational courses for Sixth Form, accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL) Awarding Body. The UAL Level 3 Diplomas will be in Performance and Production Arts for the Acting and Musical Theatre courses, and […]